Berkshire County and Adams Town property record for 56 Melrose St, Adams, MA 01220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Aug 1980) |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| APN | 41130000002750 |
| Primary APN | 41130000002750 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 41130000002750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 MELROSE ST |
| City | ADAMS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01220-1647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2750 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 922100 |
Source: Berkshire County and Adams Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 MELROSE ST, ADAMS, MA 01220-1647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ADAMS COMMUNITY BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 700 / 1054 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 001897-144 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 56 MELROSE ST, ADAMS, MA 01220-1647 |
| Document Number | 001897-144 |
| Book / Page | 1897 / 144 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 4990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 56 MELROSE ST, ADAMS, MA 01220-1647 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS MA |
| Property Address | 56 MELROSE ST, ADAMS, MA 01220-1647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1646-329 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 1646/329 |
| Instrument | 411 |
| Name | ADAMS COMMUNITY BK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
Source: Berkshire County and Adams Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Adams Town |
| Unified School District | Hoosac Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,178.00 (+5.83%) | $245,600 (+9.11%) Land $55,100 Building $190,500 |
| 2024 | $3,948.00 (+6.53%) | $225,100 (+12.66%) Land $51,800 Building $173,300 |
| 2023 | $3,706.00 | $199,800 Land $47,100 Building $152,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT serves 7,945 people · EPA ID MA1004000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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